How do crocodiles contribute to north Queensland tourism?
Estuarine crocodiles are the wildlife trademark for north Queensland. A 2006 survey by James Cook University showed that crocodiles are one of the animals that international tourists most want to see as part of their experience of north Queensland’s croc country. Many wildlife parks throughout Queensland exhibit and publicly feed crocodiles while the highlight of river-based wildlife tours in north Queensland is to see a large crocodile swimming or basking on a riverbank. These commercial attractions are also supported by an extensive range of tourist merchandise that provides mementos of visiting croc country.
